Politics

Bucks and Alliance for Good Jobs Announce Agreement for New Arena Employees

Bucks and Alliance for Good Jobs Announce Agreement for New Arena Employees

Bucks commit to job quality and access initiatives for future jobs in the new arena and surrounding development

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Bipartisan Emergency Funding to Combat Zika Virus

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Bipartisan Emergency Funding to Combat Zika Virus

Yesterday, the first Zika virus case in Wisconsin was confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Statement on Milwaukee Bucks Labor Agreement

Statement on Milwaukee Bucks Labor Agreement

“Permanent, living wage jobs to our neighbors who need them the most and the ability to unionize freely without interference or intimidation were paramount in getting support for the Bucks arena deal.”

Representative JoCasta Zamarripa on Leon’s Discriminatory English-Only Policy

Representative JoCasta Zamarripa on Leon’s Discriminatory English-Only Policy

Ron Schneider, owner of Leon’s Frozen Custard in Milwaukee, has been prohibiting his bilingual employees from speaking Spanish to Spanish-speaking customers.

Paul Ryan and the GOP Majority’s Terribly Homophobic Week in Congress

Paul Ryan and the GOP Majority’s Terribly Homophobic Week in Congress

“I personally was sad to see Ryan’s leadership show its true face.”

Rep. Bowen statement on expected arena district end-use jobs announcement

Rep. Bowen statement on expected arena district end-use jobs announcement

“I am pleased that labor representatives have been successful in negotiating with the Bucks to pay a living wage and prioritize hiring local workers...”

Chris Abele and Demond Means Miss Key Facts About the Community Schools Model

Chris Abele and Demond Means Miss Key Facts About the Community Schools Model

"It’s important to note that Community Schools are more than community partnerships."

Sen. Johnson’s Record of Failure on Infrastructure Speaks for Itself

Sen. Johnson’s Record of Failure on Infrastructure Speaks for Itself

Like a true Washington Insider, Johnson talks a lot about infrastructure, but his record tells a very different story

Offer of police substation laudable, but real problem remains scarcity of cops

Offer of police substation laudable, but real problem remains scarcity of cops

Administration continues to pursue “magic bullets” that don’t exist

Wisconsin’s Fiscal Health Improves, But Still Lags Most States

Wisconsin’s Fiscal Health Improves, But Still Lags Most States

WISTAX Uses Official Financial Statements to Measure Fiscal Health During 2002-15

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Bipartisan Vote to Advance Emergency Funding to Combat Zika Virus

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Bipartisan Vote to Advance Emergency Funding to Combat Zika Virus

More than 1,200 Americans have been infected with the Zika virus, including over 100 pregnant women, in 40 states, Washington, D.C., and 3 U.S. Territories.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement On Voter Photo ID Trial Testimony

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement On Voter Photo ID Trial Testimony

"Democrats in Wisconsin believe that everyone who is eligible to vote, and wants to cast a vote, should be able to do so."